James Matthew Patton
Investment Adviser Representative at Independent Financial Group, LLC
Professional summary
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James Matthew Patton is an investment adviser representative with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Woodland Hills, CA, where they have been registered since 2017. They have worked in the securities industry since 1984 and have been registered with 4 firms, including National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY) and LPL Financial LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Louisiana.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California, Louisiana
- Broker:
9 states and territories
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Utah, Washington
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- National Planning CorporationAug 2014 – Oct 2017Woodland Hills, CA
- Independent Financial GroupOct 2017 – no end date reportedWoodland Hills, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Independent Financial Group, LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Performance-based fees
- Firm account minimum
- $25,000 (waivable)
- Up to $250,0002.16%
- $250,000 - $500,0002.12%
- $500,000 - $1 Mil2.10%
- $1 Mil - $2 Mil2.06%
+2 more tiers on the firm profile
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 484
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- San Diego, CA
- SEC file number:
- 801-62667
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of September 29, 2026
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